Forest River Salem vs Oldsmobile Ciera
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Forest River Salem | Oldsmobile Ciera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 143 | 354 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2025 | 1984–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Equipment & Accessories | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.7% | 21.5% |
Forest River Salem by year
What breaks
Equipment & Accessories
32
22.4%
Body & Structure
27
18.9%
Electrical System
20
14.0%
Tires
19
13.3%
Suspension
14
9.8%
Other & Unspecified
13
9.1%
Wheels
10
7.0%
Brakes
3
2.1%
Oldsmobile Ciera by year
What breaks
Brakes
69
19.5%
Engine & Cooling
48
13.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
33
9.3%
Electrical System
31
8.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
7.6%
Seat Belts
26
7.3%
Body & Structure
19
5.4%
Steering
17
4.8%